Bowen, MI
Edmund James Bowen, Williamsburg, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100084211 | Hybrid-powered slow-speed vehicle, vehicle travel-range extension method, and method of hybrid-vehicle manufacture - One aspect of the invention, an embodiment of hybrid-powered slow-speed vehicle ( | 04-08-2010 |
John Bowen, Harrison Township, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160002922 | TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE PANEL IN A FALSE CEILING - A decor apparatus is based on a flexible panel. In the apparatus, a support structure includes a rail, and a flexible panel having an edge is attached to the rail, with the attachment between the rail and the edge including a plurality of discrete attachment points. A trim piece for the flexible panel is connected to the rail from between the attachment points. The trim piece overlays the attachment between the rail and the edge outside of a plane of the flexible panel. | 01-07-2016 |
John Bowen, Mt. Clemens, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100077686 | DECORATIVE DISPLAY - A decorative display includes a first frame portion and a second frame portion spaced from the first frame portion. A first sheet has a first end attached to the first frame portion and a second end attached to the second frame portion. A side edge of the first sheet extends between the first and second frame portions. A beam extends between the first and second frame portions, and the beam defines a first slot. The side edge of the first sheet is disposed in the first slot. | 04-01-2010 |
20100077688 | DECORATIVE DISPLAY - A frame is provided for holding a sheet of fabric. The frame features a rail including a first flange and a second flange spaced from the first flange. The rail defines a connector extending an entire length of the rail between the first flange and the second flange. | 04-01-2010 |
John Bowen, Troy, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080306812 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A DEALER'S ABILITY TO CLOSE A SALE - A method of measuring the sales performance of a dealer may include determining a propensity to buy score associated with each lead received by a dealer and determining an expected close rate associated with the dealer that may be based on the determined propensity to buy scores. The method may also include determining, by a computing device, an effectiveness rate associated with the dealer that may be based on at least the expected close rate and an actual close rate. | 12-11-2008 |
Joseph E. Bowen, Mount Pleasant, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090166387 | Bottom Pour Ladle and Method of Transferring Liquid Metal with Same - A bottom pour ladle device for transferring liquidus metal alloy from a crucible to a shot sleeve includes a bowl, snout, aperture, stopper, actuator, and stopper rod. The snout is disposed below the bowl and is configured to fit into the shot sleeve. A distal end of the snout is configured to reach a bottom portion of the shot sleeve. The aperture is at the distal end of the snout. The stopper is to close the aperture in response to being urged against the aperture. The actuator is to urge the stopper. The stopper rod is to connect the stopper to the actuator. The bowl, snout, and aperture are comprised of materials compatible with liquidus metal alloy. | 07-02-2009 |
Rick Bowen, Novi, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160090121 | STEERING KNUCKLE APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle steering knuckle includes a body part to which an axle is attached, an arm portion including one end integrally connected with an outer periphery of the body part and spreading outwardly from the body part along an extending axis, and a connecting portion configured to be connected with a vehicle component. The arm portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hollow portion. The first portion including a peripheral wall configured to enclose around the extending axis. The second portion including a peripheral wall including an opening partially opened around the extending axis. At a cross-section intersecting the extending axis, an end portion of the peripheral wall of the second portion on a side of the opening includes an enlarged portion which is enlarged in width as compared with side portions adjacent to the end portion. | 03-31-2016 |
20160090122 | STEERING KNUCKLE APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle steering knuckle includes a body part to which an axle is attached, an arm portion including one end integrally connected with an outer periphery of the body part and spreading outwardly from the body part along an extending axis, and a connecting portion configured to be connected with a vehicle component. The arm portion includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hollow portion. The first portion including a peripheral wall configured to enclose around the extending axis. The second portion including a peripheral wall including an opening partially opened around the extending axis. At a cross-section intersecting the extending axis, an end portion of the peripheral wall of the second portion on a side of the opening includes an enlarged portion which is enlarged in width as compared with thickness of side portions adjacent to the end portion. | 03-31-2016 |
Thomas Bowen, Rochester Hills, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130192398 | Dual Clutch Transmission And Dual Clutch Actuators Thereof - A dual clutch apparatus for a dual clutch transmission having a first input shaft and a second input shaft includes: a first clutch of generally annular shape; a second clutch of generally annular shape disposed coaxially with the first clutch; and, a plurality of first and second clutch levers received in a clutch retaining housing in a circularly arranged pattern with the first clutch levers alternately interleaved with the second clutch levers; in which the first clutch includes a clutch finger plate of generally annular shape, the clutch finger plate having a plurality of fingers extending in the axial direction of the first clutch and through an outer circumference of the second clutch and configured to push a first clutch application plate of generally annular shape which is coupled with the first clutch levers for clutch application of the first clutch, and a friction plate arranged next to the first clutch application plate and coupled with a hub of the first clutch, the hub of the first clutch coupled with the first input shaft. | 08-01-2013 |
20130239717 | Gear Shifting Actuator and Method of Shifting Gear Ratios - A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission includes: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis; a plurality of shift effecting members configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto. The shift shaft is rotatable to pivotally position the shift finger at locations aligned with the finger receiving openings of the shift effecting members, and is also displaceable in the longitudinal direction in the finger receiving openings to move the shift effecting members to effect a gear shifting operation. | 09-19-2013 |
Thomas C. Bowen, Rochester Hills, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090008206 | Transfer Case With Clutch Actuator - A transfer case for selectively coupling a secondary driveline with a primary driveline comprises: a first output shaft; a second output shaft; a clutch assembly disposed at the second output shaft, the clutch assembly including inner and outer drum members, one of the inner and outer drum members rotatable in association with rotation of the first output shaft and the other one of the inner and outer drum members coupled with the second output shaft, the clutch assembly further including a plurality of frictional clutch plates, the frictional clutch plates formed of at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the inner drum member and at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the outer drum member; an actuator shaft rotatably coupled with an actuator; and a clutch actuator means coupled with the actuator for applying axial force to the frictional clutch plates to transmit a drive torque of the first output shaft to the second output shaft. The clutch actuator means can be a pivot lever pivotally moveable in association with rotation the actuator shaft coupled with the actuator for said applying the axial force to the frictional clutch plates, or can be a sliding lever moveable in an axial direction of the actuator shaft in association with rotation the actuator shaft coupled with the actuator. | 01-08-2009 |
20090258751 | HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH DISCONNECT PUMP CLUTCH - A power transfer assembly for use in a motor vehicle and having a hydraulic coupling operable to transfer drive torque to a driveline in response to slip. The hydraulic coupling includes a transfer clutch, a clutch operator for engaging the transfer clutch, a fluid actuation system including a fluid pump for controlling movement of the clutch operator, and a magnetorheological pump clutch capable of selectively shifting the fluid pump between operative and inoperative states. | 10-15-2009 |
20110252920 | Gear Shifting Actuator and Method of Shifting Gear Ratios - A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission comprises: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of shift effecting members (e.g., shift forks or the like) configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears upon actuation of a shift actuator, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto. The shift shaft is rotatable to pivotally position the shift finger at locations aligned with the finger receiving openings of the shift effecting members, and is also displaceable in the longitudinal direction in the finger receiving openings to move the shift effecting members to effect a gear shifting operation. Methods of shifting gears with a gear shifting device are also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20120090428 | Dual Clutch Transmission And Dual Clutch Accuators Thereof - A dual clutch transmission with multiple gears operatively coupled thereto, comprises: first and second input shafts coaxially arranged to each other; a first clutch operatively coupled with the first input shaft to drive the transmission with a gear selected from a first set of non-consecutively numbered gears; a second clutch coaxially arranged with the first clutch and operatively coupled with the second input shaft to drive the transmission with a gear selected from a second set of non-consecutively numbered gears; first and second clutch actuating devices, each including an actuator and a pivot member, each pivot member operatively coupled between the actuator and a clutch applicator of cylindrical shape to move its clutch applicator for clutch operation; and a plurality of first and second clutch levers received in a clutch retaining housing in a circularly and alternately arranged pattern. The first and second clutch levers are configured to move the first and second clutches, respectively. The cylindrically shaped clutch applicator of the first clutch actuating device is disposed coaxially with the cylindrically shaped clutch applicator of the second clutch actuating device, and the first clutch levers and the second clutch levers can operate independently to each other upon movement of the first clutch applicator or the second clutch applicator to perform a selective clutch operation between the first and second clutches. | 04-19-2012 |
20120132500 | Transfer Case With Clutch Actuator - A transfer case for vehicles comprises: a first output shaft; a second output shaft; a clutch assembly disposed at the second output shaft, the clutch assembly including inner and outer drum members, one of the inner and outer drum members rotatable in association with rotation of the first output shaft and the other one of the inner and outer drum members coupled with the second output shaft, the clutch assembly further including a plurality of frictional clutch plates, the frictional clutch plates formed of at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the inner drum member and at least one frictional clutch plate coupled with the outer drum member; an actuator shaft rotatably coupled with an actuator; and a clutch actuator means coupled with the actuator for applying axial force to the frictional clutch plates to transmit a drive torque of the first output shaft to the second output shaft. | 05-31-2012 |
20140187377 | RANGE SHIFT SYSTEM FOR TRANSFER CASE - Disclosed is a range shift mechanism in the form of a floating planetary gear assembly for a transfer case. The range shift mechanical according to the present invention can improve power efficiency and generate low noises by suppressing gear rotation in a high range mode of the range shift system. | 07-03-2014 |
20150057125 | POWER TRANSMITTING COMPONENT WITH TORQUE TRANSFER DEVICE CONFIGURED WITH DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM - The present teachings provide for a power transmitting component including a housing, a clutch, a vent, and a dam. The vent can fluidly couple a first and second cavity. The dam can include a door member. Rotation of the outer carrier through a fluid in the second cavity can sling a portion of the fluid toward the vent to cause the portion of the fluid to be transferred from the second cavity, through the vent, and to the first cavity. When the piston is in a first position, the door member can be in a closed position to limit fluid flow from the first cavity to the second cavity. When the piston is in a second position, the door member can be in an open position to allow fluid to flow from the first cavity to the second cavity. | 02-26-2015 |
William W. Bowen, Brownstown, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100138106 | METHOD TO IGNORE ODOMETER ACCUMULATION WHILE IN PTO MODE - A method to operate a vehicle having a parking brake, an odometer, and a powertrain including an engine with an electronic control unit in communication with a transmission. | 06-03-2010 |
Willie Bowen, Ypsilanti, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110031489 | COMPLEMENTARY THIN FILM ELECTRONICS BASED ON ZnO/ZnTe - A complementary thin-film electronic device structure is provided where one of the transistors has a p-type channel region fabricated from zinc telluride material. The device structure further includes another field effect transistor having an n-type channel region disposed adjacent to and operably coupled to the p-type transistor. | 02-10-2011 |